Weather in January in Londonderry County
Planning a journey to Londonderry County this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Londonderry County in January?
Londonderry County is a region in the United Kingdom. January in Londonderry County generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 9°C and nighttime temperatures around 3°C in Londonderry. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Londonderry County in January, check out the map below. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.For a closer look at conditions across Londonderry County, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Upperlands with an average of 89 mm to high rainfall in Portstewart with 124 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 50 hours of sunlight in Londonderry. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For a more detailed look at Londonderry County's conditions throughout the year, check out our Londonderry County climate page.
Where to go in Londonderry County in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Londonderry County?
Londonderry
In January Londonderry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Portstewart
In January Portstewart generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Coleraine
In January Coleraine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dungiven
In January Dungiven generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Limavady
In January Limavady generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Londonderry County?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Londonderry County due to the typically poor weather in Londonderry.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August, September and October offering mostly tolerable weather in Londonderry. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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